How often to grow herbs successfully in your house?
Our website has numerous articles on indoor herb gardening. Here are some to get you started:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-indoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-an-indoor-window-sill-herb-garden-tips-for-a-indoor-herb-garden.htm
My name is Patricia and I am creating a unique product which helps to grow herbs in an original and easy way using a small aquaponic system. We want this product to be useful, but at the same time, a very nice home decoration piece. It would be great if you could tell me what do you think about this way of growing herbs and if you like the design. I am sending you a picture with model of the product we created on computer. Do you know the approximate percentage of people who grow herbs indoors? It would help me a lot. Thank you very much :) Patricia
We don't have any statistics about the number of gardeners who grow herbs indoors.
When you have an actual working model of your product you can gain valuable feedback by having homeowners and gardeners use the product and give feedback.
As a gardener who loves herbs and does grow then indoors during the winter months, I am always keeping an eye out for unique ways to do so.
Best of luck.
I am new to gardening and just built a raised bed about a month ago. I started noticing these little white fuzzy specs around the spots where I plant my herbs (pictures attached). I was wondering if I should be concerned, and if it is mold or fungus, what I can do to get rid of it. Thanks!
I do not think you should be concerned. Maybe let the solid dry out a bit between waterings. Those are only there because of the very damp soil.
This image of soil appears to be quite damp.
Mold and fungus thrive in moist conditions.
You can treat the soil with a fungicide, Neem Oil is a good choice.
Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/preventing-mold-in-the-soil-of-a-houseplant.htm
I recently bought and planted herbs (basil, sage, cilantro, oregano, parsley and chives). The basil plant I bought is already pretty big. How long after I transfer them into the pot can I prune them?
You can start pinching back and using your Basil when it reaches at least 6" high.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/pruning-back-basil-plants.htm
I recently bought some herbs (Rosemary, Chives, Mint, Oregano, Coriander, Parsley) for my kitchen table. They came with the small plastic container/pot and I wanted to relocate them into my own pots. The problem is the herbs look too big for my own pots and I still want to use my own pots since I bought them for my herbs specially. My pots are about 10cm diameter/12cm tall. Is it safe to split herbs in half when I repot them so it stays small and fit in my pots? Also, please recommend what kind of ground/fertilizer is good for them. Thank you very much, Viv
Many herbs prefer similar conditions and can be grown together. They genrally prefer well-drained soil with a good amount of sand mixed in. You can simply mix potting soil with sand. Make sure the pots have enough drainage holes in the bottom, because herbs don't like to have wet roots. You can drill additional holes if necessary.
Most of these herbs can be divided (split in half). This article explains how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htm
Also see this article and the other articles on the site about growing herbs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
Where can I find information on the weather and temperature resistance of herbs, including rosemary, thyme, and parsley?
You can look up the gardening zones in which each herb does best to find out about their heat and cold resistance. Different countries have different gardening zone systems, but here are the United States (USDA) ones:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/usda-planting-zone-map.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/hardiness-zone-converter.htm
The specific information about the three herbs you mention is as follows:
Parsley: USDA zones 6-9
Rosemary: zones 8-11
Thyme: zones 4-9
Here is some more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/herbs-that-survive-winter.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/integrating-vegetables-and-herbs-into-the-xeriscape-garden.htm
I want to know other than mint, what other herbs are invasive and will take over herb patch?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/invasive-herbs.htm
If you use your Herbs and keep them dead headed and from going to seed, this will greatly reduce the invasive nature of the plants.
Any Herb that is in the Mint family, is hight invasive.